News from July 2020


U.S. paint and wallpaper stores report $1 billion in sales for March

The estimated sales for paint and wallpaper stores for March 2020 was $1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Harrison County exports up 29% since 2014

Harrison County exports increased 29 percent in the five-year period from 2014 to 2018, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).

Arizona's miscellaneous tax revenues up 320.8 percent since Q4 2019

Arizona collected $101 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2019, a 320.8 percent increase over the previous quarter when $24 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

U.S. paint and wallpaper stores report $1 billion in sales for March

The estimated sales for paint and wallpaper stores for March 2020 was $1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Farm product raw materials wholesalers report $15.8 billion in May sales

Sales by farm product raw materials wholesalers in May 2020 were $15.8 billion.

Inventories in photographic equipment manufacturing industry climb 1.3 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the photographic equipment manufacturing industry increase $19 million, or 1.3 percent, to $1.5 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.9%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 2.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in construction machinery manufacturing industry fall 0.2 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the construction machinery manufacturing industry decrease $10 million, or 0.2 percent, to $6.1 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in consumer goods industry fall 1.3 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the consumer goods industry decrease $2.6 billion, or 1.3 percent, to $200.5 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in mining, oil and gas field machinery manufacturing industry fall 2.5 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the mining, oil and gas field machinery manufacturing industry decrease $129 million, or 2.5 percent, to $5 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

First Bank Yuma evaluated by feds in 2019

First Bank Yuma, Arizona received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2019, according to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).

Petroleum and coal products industry Q1 net sales down 11.1%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 11.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 2.7 percent increase in year-over-year May inventories

Inventories held by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in May were valued at $29.5 billion, an increase of 2.7 percent over the same period a year earlier.

Inventories in consumer goods industry fall 1.3 percent in February

Inventories for businesses in the consumer goods industry decrease $2.6 billion, or 1.3 percent, to $200.5 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales up 7.1%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 7.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers report $50.6 billion in March inventories

Inventories held by professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers in March 2020 were valued at $50.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. office supplies, stationery, and gift stores report $1.7 billion in sales for March

The estimated sales for office supplies, stationery, and gift stores for March 2020 was $1.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Grocery and related products wholesalers report $54.3 billion in May sales

Sales by grocery and related products wholesalers in May 2020 were $54.3 billion.

Inventories in farm machinery and equipment manufacturing industry climb 3.3 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the farm machinery and equipment manufacturing industry increase $123 million, or 3.3 percent, to $3.8 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Senator Mike Young Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Indiana state Senator Mike Young (district 35), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.